He remembered seeing the truth in the fellow’s eyes, about how many women he’d preyed upon. Then Aran had taken his head.The blade hissed fiercely... as if in response to the memory, shining like a beacon in the night, the colour lightening from orange-red to yellow-white, radiating incredible heat.“What is that?”Aran turned to see Sara standing a short way off, shielding her eyes with a hand. “It would seem my blade has awakened.”“It’s incredible!” She breathed, stepping closer and gingerly. I will tell you that you were not the first group chosen for this trial and opportunity, but no other group has lasted so long in the challenge, usually because of poor leadership. That's why so much depends on your choice. You are the kind of leader needed for this job, so that is why we want so much for you to agree to participate.The monsters you have met so far are typical of the creatures that you would be fighting if you joined us. These creatures, as you have noted, are not intelligent. ” She shrugged as she dragged me from the elevators towards the stairs. “It can’t be too much of a surprise.”“I don’t really want to think of Dad as being unfaithful,” I decided as we headed down the stairs. Even the stairwells were bright and lovely. Murals were painted on the concrete brick walls. Sunshine, dolphins, girls. Tasteful, not quite Fuck Island as my mind imagined it.“Yeah, luckily Mom and Dad, my Mom and Dad, visit together. Still weird watching mom point out pretty girls to Dad.”. Ashley watched the him.He kept his head down the whole time. Then the chorus came. He sang it with strength looking right at Ashley. He really let the lyrics fly. He soon finished the song and people stood and clapped. Vick whistled and Ashley cheered. The show was finally over.He stood and bowed "YOU LOVE TO BRAG!" Vick called. The crowd laughed again.Nolan smiled and walked to Vick and Ashley. "That was incredible!" Ashley said. "I really loved the last one Nolan. You and Vick did great!".